Do colleges actually look at the writing section?

[vonlost]

<p>Reed College's reason for not using the SAT writing score is that "Reed students will almost never encounter an analogous [25-minute] exam in a Reed class." The ability to write <em>well</em> is critically important at Reed, but to do so <em>quickly</em> is generally not necessary or valued; students typically have days to complete a writing assignment.</p>